SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 748 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Todd Moulder, who has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award in the secondary education category; and WHEREAS, An educator for more than two decades, Mr. Moulder is currently an eighth-grade English teacher at Marvin P. Baker Middle School; he is beloved by his students, and his innovative teaching style has helped instill in them a love of learning and the motivation they need to excel in their studies; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moulder fosters a culture of professional success at the school through his work with the school's instructional council, International Baccalaureate leadership team, and staff development team; he also serves as chair of the school's language arts department and has played an integral role in designing its curriculum; he contributes to the school district by serving as a member of several committees that work to promote diversity, inclusion, and high academic performance standards; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moulder exemplifies the highest ideals of a community leader and an educator, and he has been honored as a Teacher of the Year on multiple occasions; he is one of only five teachers in the State of Texas to be chosen as a finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the secondary education category, and he can indeed take pride in his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Todd Moulder for his exemplary work on behalf of his students, his colleagues, and his community and congratulate him on being selected as a finalist for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award in the secondary education category; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate